Indiana @ Orlando picks

The Pacers have played at the 2nd-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which should increase plays for the Orlando Magic. The Magic rank as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while on their home court this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists). Cole Anthony will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court usually boosts player production for all stats.

The Pacers have played at the 2nd-quickest pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which should increase plays for the Orlando Magic. The Magic rank as the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while on their home court this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists). Cole Anthony will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing on your home court usually boosts player production for all stats.

Andrew Nembhard has posted 4.3 assists per game this year on the road, placing him among the league's hottest by this metric in recent days: 87th percentile. Andrew Nembhard has averaged 29.4 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 5.7 higher than he's averaged overall this year. The 2nd-quickest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year has been the Pacers. Offensive rebounds continue possession and lead to bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Pacers grade out 6th-best in in the NBA with 12.2 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.

Paolo Banchero has tallied 0.1 technical fouls per game while playing at home this year, placing him in the 84th percentile -- among the league's highest-fouling when it comes to technicals. The 2nd-least up-tempo pace offense in the league over the last 25 games has been the Orlando Magic.